There are few things that taste as good to me as homemade jams. It’s as close as I can get to keeping fresh fruit in my pantry until their next season. I’m not picky about what kind of jam either… strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, triple berry {a combination of the previous three}, peach-raspberry, apple… the list can go on and on!…
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Whether you want to start using cash envelopes, or someone has suggested using a cash budget is the best way they’ve been able to stick to their budget, you’ve got some questions. I’m going to walk you through some of the most common tips, tricks, and questions regarding using cash envelopes. And because I always find it helpful to see…
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We were first introduced to making Chicken Fried Rice from the book Cook Once Eat All Week*. I got the book for my sister around Christmas. She is mom to a toddler and running her own Etsy shop, and I figured anything that can simplify her meal planning and prepping process would be helpful. I know a book like that…
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As we began our journey into frugality, I quickly realized there were a lot of things we did not need to be spending money on. And I’m not talking about the gym membership or getting your nails done. Those are two things that don’t apply to me; one because I don’t like having my nails done and two, because we…
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Life gets hectic with three kids in various activities. That’s why I’m trying to find ways to simplify my meal planning routine. One of those steps is to start meal prepping more. {For help with that, I absolutely LOVE the book Cook Once Eat All Week*}. But I also enjoy having already cooked meat on hand, that way it’s one…
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